Marketing Manager - Head

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a strategic Head of Marketing to lead regional and product-line marketing for trading and manufacturing sectors across the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and beyond.

You will shape a global brand vision while adapting to local market dynamics, manage a multicultural team, drive integrated campaigns, and ensure ROI through disciplined budgeting and KPI reporting to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive marketing experience in trading, manufacturing, or closely related B2B industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple international markets, ideally within the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman and other countries.
• Demonstrated leadership in building, managing, and mentoring diverse marketing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to strategy and execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic, & Hindi is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop refine and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy for all regions and product portfolios supporting both trading and manufacturing objectives
• Lead inspire and manage a cross-functional multicultural marketing team across multiple countries
• Champion the global brand vision ensuring consistency while allowing for effective regional adaptations in line with local market trends and customer needs
• Analyze market trends customer insights and competitor activities to inform marketing actions and business development
• Oversee the planning and execution of integrated campaigns including digital PR events and trade shows maximizing visibility and lead generation
• Collaborate closely with sales product and executive teams to align go-to-market strategies and drive business growth
• Manage and optimize the marketing budget ensure ROI on all initiatives and report on KPIs to the executive leadership
• Spearhead the introduction of new products and drive their successful market penetration internationally
• Ensure all marketing and communications comply with relevant regional regulations and cultural standards

Skills

Strategic marketing leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Go-to-market strategy

Digital campaign management

Brand management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing/Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

Develop refine and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy for all regions and product portfolios supporting both trading and manufacturing objectives Lead inspire and manage a cross-functional multicultural marketing team across multiple countries Champion the global brand vision ensuring consistency while allowing for effective regional adaptations in line with local market trends and customer needs Analyze market trends customer insights and competitor activities to inform marketing actions and business development Oversee the planning and execution of integrated campaigns including digital PR events and trade shows maximizing visibility and lead generation Collaborate closely with sales product and executive teams to align go-to-market strategies and drive business growth Manage and optimize the marketing budget ensure ROI on all initiatives and report on KPIs to the executive leadership Spearhead the introduction of new products and drive their successful market penetration internationally Ensure all marketing and communications comply with relevant regional regulations and cultural standards

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive marketing experience in trading, manufacturing, or closely related B2B industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple international markets, ideally within the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman and other countries.
• Demonstrated leadership in building, managing, and mentoring diverse marketing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to strategy and execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic, & Hindi is an advantage.

About the Company:

A leading trading and manufacturing business specializing in building materials, construction items, hardware, hand tools, power tools, fabrication, and industrial product manufacturing. With robust operations spanning the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, Oman, India, and China, the company is committed to delivering quality products and innovative solutions across multicultural markets.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished, highly strategic Head of Marketing to lead our marketing efforts across diverse geographies and product lines. The successful candidate will drive the global vision of the brand while deeply understanding and responding to the nuances of regional markets. This senior role demands exceptional leadership in team management, deep experience in B2B industrial/technical sectors, and the ability to translate strategic ambitions into actionable marketing initiatives.